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The COP30 Deal Won’t Solve Fashion’s Climate Problems

Action is needed much faster than it will take for voluntary national commitments to kick in.
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A watered down deal was reached at this year's COP30, but the fashion industry needs to act much quicker than it will take for voluntary national commitments to kick in. (Josep Lago/AFP via Getty Images)

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Shayeza Walid
Shayeza Walid

Shayeza Walid is Senior Editorial Associate covering Sustainability at The Business of Fashion. She reports on fashion's environmental impact, climate accountability, supply chain and labour issues. Based in London, she also contributes to BoF's Global Markets and UK coverage.

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